Mount Oberlin is one of my favorite mountains to climb because the views are always amazing and it’s not too hard of a hike. You can add a little extra interest and take the alternate route down, making this hike more of a loop. The trail starts off through the meadows, and past a few waterfalls.

As you make your way up the views just get better and better. Bighorn sheep and goats frequent this trail, and you can often get a shot of one on the left ridge of Oberlin. When we started up the trail I said, “we always see goats here, so I’m going to keep the camera out”. Of course they proved me wrong, and we didn’t even see one!

Indian Paintbrushes in the foreground with Mount Reynolds, (another mountain on the list) in the backdrop.

There are wonderful panoramic views in all directions from the top. You get a particularly good view of Heaven’s Peak (above photo), and the Garden Wall.

Sitting on top of the world!

From the top, we took the alternate route down the backside. Below are some pictures of the trail as it winds it’s way through the cliffs. If you choose to take this route down, consult with the guide book and know that it definitely requires hands and feet but no actual climbing.

Here I am making my way through the “crux” of the route. It’s so easy it’s not even a ‘crux’ but that’s what the book called it, so I’m just being technical. Seriously though, I’m really short and I could still stair-step my way down this.

The views in the Logan’s Pass area are extra stunning between the middle of July to the middle of August because there is still patches of snow, but the fields are filled with wildflowers.

I’ll leave you today with the stunning view from the summit of Oberlin looking out at the Garden Wall and Going to the Sun Road!

I sure hope you enjoy your trip to Glacier, (I’m actually headed up Oberlin tomorrow)! I’ve been up this one a few times, and it usually takes around 4-5 hours, although this really varies from person to person. I tend to stop a lot for photos, so I know some people can do it quicker, but that’s my average anyways!

Hi everyone! My name is Kari. I'm enjoying country living here in the Flathead Valley, Montana. I love to create mostly healthy recipes, and occasionally a chocolatey indulgence. I hope you find something inspirational; let me know what you think.
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